AMC. The Smart Path to PALS Certification.

As medical advancements continue in pediatric care, more and more healthcare professionals are looking for certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Whether your employer requires certification, you want to advance your career or simply add to your skills, Advanced Medical Certifications – AMC – is your best choice for certification and recertification. While we strongly believe in the necessity of continuing education, we don’t believe you should have to sacrifice your valuable time to attend classroom courses. So we developed thorough and trusted online courses to get you the certification you need in less time and often for less money.

What is PALS Certification?

Pediatric Advanced Life Support is a systematic approach to pediatric assessment that goes beyond basic life support for infants and children. Certification in PALS is defined by the American Heart Association as developing the knowledge and skills to manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. This specialized training is designed for any healthcare providers who respond to emergencies with infants or children both in and out of the hospital, including emergency responders, ER personnel, pediatric care providers, ICU staff, critical care professionals and others.

What skills are covered in PALS Certification?

Certification covers a variety of skills for the recognition and treatment of infants and children in risk for cardiopulmonary arrest. These skills include a systematic approach to assessment, effective respiratory management, defibrillation, intraoasseous access, fluid administration and effective resuscitation and team dynamics.

What is recertification and when is it necessary?

Like most medical certifications, you must remain current on changing guidelines and procedures in PALS. Timelines vary depending on your state and employer, but most certifications expire after two years, making recertification necessary. Our recertification courses ensure that you are up-to-date with any new procedures and help build on the skills and training you have already received.

What is the difference between online and classroom training?

The only real difference is time. AMC understand the time constraints and growing list of responsibilities all medical professionals face today. Then when you factor in home and personal lives, the demands on your time become even more evident. Why spend what little free time you have in a classroom to receive the additional training and continuing education necessary for your job? So we developed a better way. Online certification training that is just as effective and much more efficient than classroom training.

Our highly advanced curriculum gives you the training you need at a fraction of the time. All our materials are developed in accordance with the AHA’s standards and guidelines. Our online courses duplicate the classroom lessons, with one major difference: You can take the classes on your schedule and at the location of your choosing. No more valuable free time and weekend spent in classrooms.

AMC's Online PALS Courses

AMC puts you back in control of your time and schedule with convenient online certification and recertification classes that deliver the same quality level as classroom training. Our courses are developed by health care professionals, for health care professionals. But that’s just the beginning.

Our online courses and training materials are constructed in accordance with the American Heart Association published standards and guidelines, including the 2010 PALS Provider Manual.

AMC on-staff physicians regularly review and compare all course exams and study materials, routinely updating our courses with any published changes to the AHA’s standards and guidelines.

We don’t eliminate the human touch just because you’re taking the course online. Our team of friendly and knowledgeable support staff is available seven days a week, via live chat, email or phone. So we’re always here to help.

The American Heart Association does not endorse, nor are they affiliated with any online certification course or training class.

We've Got You Covered

Not all online medical certification and recertification course are created equal. That’s why you need to turn to the expert – AMC. All our courses are designed by and for medical professionals. So we understand what you want – convenience, ease of use and support. We also know what you need – thorough and clearly presented courses that adhere to the latest American Heart Association standards and guidelines.

Thousands of medical professionals just like you turn to one name for the certification they need to keep their careers moving forward: AMC, the most trusted name in online medical certification today.

AMC Advantages: Save Time

Forget spending long weekends getting certified. With AMC, our courses are specifically designed to get straight to the information you need without any unnecessary fillers or busy work often found in classroom sessions. The entire PALS certification or recertification course can be completed in as little as one hour – but that doesn’t mean you have to do it all at once. Work at the pace that’s right for you.

Flexibility

Our courses are specifically designed to be accessible anytime, anywhere. You can start and stop as your schedule dictates, which allows you to study or even take the exams in more than one sitting. This eases the burden of setting aside time for online training or taking the test. Your progress on the test is automatically saved when you exit the online class allowing you to pick up right where you left off – any time.

Easy Does It

With AMC, getting PALS certified is as easy as one, two, three.

Review the online manuals

Watch the helpful and engaging skills videos

Pass the exam

It really is just that easy.

12 CME Credits

AMC’s online certification courses or training classes adhere by the latest American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics courses. Self-directed online education is eligible for category 12 CME credits. See the guidelines of your organization for claiming the credits you have earned.

Designed for Success

Our goal is to get you certified, so we help you succeed. To begin with, all the information is presented clearly and succinctly both in print and with skills videos. Then, we provide printable study guides that you can access anytime online. You also have access to an online practice test so you can see exactly what to expect on the actual test. And, if you ever have any questions, we’re always just a phone call or email away.

Free Retakes

Your success is our goal. That’s why we offer free unlimited exam retakes if necessary. Before you retake the exam, we send you the results of your exam to help identify the content you need to focus on as you prepare. Take all the time you like to review the guidelines and algorithms, and retest when you have mastered the content. Each time you take the test, you receive a new set of questions, ensuring you have a total understanding of the subject matter.

Instant Results

AMC provides you with instant access, instant exam review and instant proof of certification upon passing. Then in as little as three business days, a hard copy of your certification arrives at your door – at no added cost to you. Your digital provider card will serve as proof of certification until your hard copy arrives, usually within 3-5 business days.

No Extra Charges

With AMC, there are no extra charges or surprises. Once you enroll, there are no additional training materials required. What’s more, due to the online design of our PALS certification course, no clinical skills test is required, saving you even more time.

Group Rates Available

AMC believes achieving your initial certification or maintaining that certification should not be a financial burden. That’s why we developed the first program that rewards you for your efforts by offering group rates. Contact us for more details.

Money Back Guarantee

For your security and peace of mind, all of our certification and recertification courses include a 100% money back guarantee. If you are unhappy with one of our courses during this period, you can contact us for a full refund of your purchase, minus any shipping and material fees.

PALS Recertification Online

If you’ve already been certified in PALS, but now need recertification, AMC offers the convenience of online courses that are every bit as thorough, reliable and accepted as tradition classroom recertification.

Recertification Requirements

PALS certification is not a lifetime pass. Certification usually expires within two years. Like most medical certifications, you must remain current on changing guidelines and procedures. Our recertification courses ensure you are up-to-date with any new procedures and helps build on the skills and training you have already received.

Refine Your Skills with The Name You Trust

Staying current on your PALS certification is crucial. Online classes from AMC give you flexibility, but you want to make sure you get the latest training from a name you trust.

Get a Sneak Peek

Even with the best instruction, taking exams can be stressful. So, we give you a sneak peek with a free pretest, consisting of ten multiple-choice questions. It gives you feel for how simple the process of online testing is with AMC. Because, as we said before, our goal is for you to succeed. That goal is part of why so many medical professionals trust AMC.

Get started on your pretest. All sample questions are derived from the PALS provider manual and adhere to the latest American Heart Association guidelines. Correct answers and explanations will be shown once the practice test is submitted.